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It might be complicated for some men to understand why women buy multiple pairs of shoes, but it makes perfect sense to women. A variety of shoes is needed for a variety of reasons. The number one reason being, women need them.Imagine wearing flat brown shoes under brown trousers ... a stylish combination. Now imagine wearing those some flat brown shoes with a black pencil skirt ... a fashion disaster. Shoes need to be coordinated with the outfit.Women need flat shoes and heeled shoes, pumps and sandals, walking shoes and stepping out shoes, boots and sneakers.In addition, shoes can have an impact on how a woman feels. If, for instance, she has a meeting with a client, she will reach for a shoe with high heels because they give her a sense of power and confidence.Other women wear beautiful shoes to attract attention. Not male attention, because men seldom notice a woman’s shoes, but female attention. What can be nicer than sitting down somewhere, crossed legged, casually bouncing a dangling foot and hearing the words “Nice shoes” from a passing woman. Shoes make legs also look beautiful. If you were to see a woman in a dress, wearing sneakers, chances are you wouldn’t give her a second look. Yet let that same woman wear cute little sandals under that very same dress and she might be on the receiving end of wolf whistles. Men might not notice the shoes, but they do notice the legs.Shoes also have an uplifting effect on a woman’s mood. Let her walk around in flats and she will feel ordinary. Let her slip her feet in stilettos and she will feel sexy. For instance, there’s something about a pair of red shoes that can turn a conscientious office worker into a little flirt.Women also love shoes because they always fit. Their body size may vary over the years, but their shoe size remains constant. Trying on shoes is not a struggle in a tiny cubicle where the fit may or may not flatter, shoes are guaranteed to make a woman look and feel good.Finally, high heeled shoes are the solution to, shall we say, petit women everywhere. Those extra few inches lift them up to where they want to be.Then again, what woman needs a reason to buy a pair of shoes? They are cute, they come in so many different styles and colors and when a shoe store has a sale going on, how many women can walk away?

Sorry but I am a woman and I don't get it. I have a few pairs of shoes and most of them never get worn. The nice ones that I have for special occasions never get worn but my sneakers that I wear every day get worn out. I also own a pair of stilettos which are now practically useless because I have no love life. I really don't get which shoes go with what, guess I'm not fashion conscientious.

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Conny Manero

2/23/2015 12:48:05 am

Actually Elie, I couldn't agree with you more. Although I have several pairs of shoes, most of the time I reach for my sneakers, because it's the only footwear I'm comfortable in. I have problem feet you see, with bunions and corns and as such, wearing shoes, or even sandals, are a nightmare.
Then again, I wear jeans most of the time, so sneakers suit me just fine.
I do love shoes though. I can't go past a shoe store without mentally drooling. So I don't understand the love affair women have with shoes.